Designed to make messaging faster and easier than ever before, the Pantech Slate messaging-focused phone is great for everyone from newbie messengers to textaholics to send text, picture, video and instant messages with ease. This affordable phone is the world's thinnest device with a full QWERTY keypad (at 0.39 inches), and it boasts a large 2.2-inch LCD screen. Surf the internet with AT&T's MEdia Net service and download MP3 ringtones, graphics and games. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth for handfree devices, access to instant messaging via popular services, EDGE network data connectivity, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

The full QWERTY keypad makes it easy to send text, picture, video and instant messages.

The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more (requires additional service subscription).

It's also pre-loaded with AT&T's Mobile Banking application, which is compatible with accounts from banks including Wachovia, SunTrust, Synovus, and BancorpSouth. Mobile Banking from AT&T affords you the flexibility to stay on top of your banking needs while you're on the move, enabling you to check your account balance, securely transfer funds between your eligible accounts, view and pay bills, and review your transaction history. AT&T customers pay no additional fee to access mobile banking and, because the application resides on the handset, the service is optimized to reduce the number of new page views necessary to complete a transaction. Minimal data usage charges apply and vary based on individual use.

The 1.3-megapixel camera can capture still images in six resolutions (1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 220 x 176 pixels) and offers three image quality settings. It also features a 2x digital zoom, multi-shot capabilities, white balance settings, a self-timer, and ability to turn off the shutter sound. The phone can also capture video clips in two resolutions (176 x 144 and 128 x 96 pixels) in two different lengths--short for sending via MMS messaging or long for showing to friends later.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 1.2), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. You can connect your laptop via Bluetooth and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

The Slate offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options. It includes support for mobile email from AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live, as well as access to instant messaging via those services.

Other features include:

• Personalize with downloadable music ringtones, games, graphics and applications
• Preloaded games include Ms. Pac Man
• 10 unique ringtones with vibrate and silent modes
• Organizer tools: Alarm clock, calendar, notepad, voice memo, calculator, stop watch, unit converter
• Hearing Aid Compatibility: M3/T3